Sports Dietitian in Essendon
Learn how a performance sports dietitian can help you get the results you really deserve.
Sports dietitians are the experts in all things food!
They teach you strategies for using food to help you to:
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Increase your endurance and speed
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Increase your strength and power
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Achieve optimal body composition (fat loss & muscle gain)
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Improve your energy levels
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Optimise your recovery
The performance sports dietitian at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy in Essendon can help you understand how to choose the best foods to eat, at the right times, to maximise your performance and help you achieve your goals.
Personalised Sports Nutrition for Every Athlete
Every athlete and active individual is unique. Our accredited sports dietitians in Essendon create meal plans based on:
- Your sport, training load and competition calendar.
- Your current health, dietary needs, and personal preferences.
- Medical conditions or special requirements (e.g. gut health, irritable bowel syndrome).
- Your goals: fat loss, muscle gain, or simply supporting a more balanced lifestyle.
Advanced sports dietitian knowledge ensures that you receive a strong foundation of support and practical guidance for lifelong eating habits and performance.
Evidence-Based Guidance
Our passion is making a real difference—whether you’re an elite athlete aiming for professional sport, part of a workplace fitness program, playing for your local club, or just starting your exercise journey. Our accredited practising sports dietitians are committed to using the latest research to promote health and deliver lasting, positive changes for all clients.
All consultations are completely personalised for evidence-based, sustainable results.
What to Expect
- Comprehensive assessment of current diet, training, and health status.
- Expert advice and clear nutrition strategies for all things food and dietetics.
- Collaboration with sporting teams, coaches, and other health professionals for a team approach.
- Focused support before, during and after competition.
- Medical nutrition therapy and management for a wide range of conditions.
Book Your Sports Dietitian Appointment
Sports dietitian services are provided onsite at the Essendon clinic, via our onsite partners Essendon Sports Medicine, or also via Telehealth
You can find out more information about all the services available available here.
Read our FAQ Section to find answers to frequently asked questions:
WHAT DOES A SPORTS DIETITIAN DO?
A sports dietitian is a dietitian with advanced sports dietitian qualifications. They provide expert advice, personalised meal plans, and evidence-based guidance on sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy for athletes and active clients.
HOW IS AN ACCREDITED SPORTS DIETITIAN DIFFERENT FROM A NUTRITIONIST?
An accredited sports dietitian (member of Dietitians Australia) meets strict education, training and professional standards. They must also complete ongoing professional development and are recognised for delivering expert support—including meal plans, nutrition strategies and health promotion.
CAN SPORTS DIETITIANS HELP WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND GUT HEALTH?
Yes. Accredited practising dietitians provide management plans for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and other medical conditions as part of a comprehensive range of services. Gut health is a strong focus.
DO YOU OFFER SERVICES TO LOCAL CLUBS AND SPORTING TEAMS?
Absolutely. Our clinic in Essendon works with local sporting teams, workplace fitness groups, and professional athletes alike, offering personalised support whatever the level.
WHAT IS MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY?
Medical nutrition therapy is the use of evidence-based dietary interventions, designed by an accredited practising dietitian, for specific medical conditions and to promote health and performance.
IS YOUR GUIDANCE BASED ON THE LATEST RESEARCH?
Yes. All advice and meal plans are grounded in the latest sports nutrition research and guidelines from Dietitians Association and Sports Dietitians Australia.
ARE YOUR SERVICES ONLY FOR ELITE ATHLETES?
No. Our sports dietitian supports a diverse range of clients including recreational athletes, active individuals, and people aiming to make positive changes to their energy, health, or body composition.